Grade 9 MAPEH Lesson Plan

Subject: MAPEH
Grade Level: Grade 9
Duration: 60 minutes
1. Objectives
Knowledge:
• Understand the importance of cultural, socio-economic, and ethnic
considerations in the performing and visual arts industries.

Skills:
• Analyze how culture, socio-economics, and ethnicity affect art forms and
performances.

Attitudes:
• Appreciate the diversity in the arts industry.

Values:
• Respect for different cultures, socio-economic backgrounds, and ethnicities in the
arts.

2. Content/Topic
Discuss the relevant cultural, socio-economic, and ethnic considerations and standards
in the performing and visual arts industries.

3. Learning Resources/ Materials / Equipment

• Laptop/Projector for presentation
• Whiteboard and markers
• Handouts on the topic
• Colored pencils for coloring activity

4. Procedures
4.1 Introductory Activity (10 minutes)
• Question 1: Name one artist or performer you admire and explain why.
 • Question 2: Do you think the artist’s background (cultural, socio-economic,
ethnic) influences their art? Why or why not?

4.2 Activity (15 minutes)

• Students will research different artists in groups and identify how their cultural,
socio-economic, and ethnic backgrounds influenced their work.

4.3 Analysis (10 minutes)

• Question 1: How does culture influence art and performance?
• Question 2: What role does socio-economic status play in the arts industry?
• Question 3: How can ethnic backgrounds affect artistic expressions?
• Question 4: Why should we be aware of these considerations in the arts?
• Question 5: Can you think of an example where ignoring these considerations
had a negative impact?

4.4 Abstraction (10 minutes)

Multiple choice questions:
1. What does culture impact in the arts?
– A) Style
– B) Funding
– C) Both
2. Which socio-economic factor impacts the arts the most?
– A) Wealth
– B) Education
– C) Access to resources
3. Ethnicity may influence:
– A) Content
– B) Style
– C) Both
4. Respect for different backgrounds promotes:
– A) Diversity
– B) Uniformity
– C) Ignorance
5. Ignoring socio-economic factors may lead to:
– A) Harmony
– B) Discrimination
– C) Both

4.5 Application (10 minutes)

• Group 1: Reporting: Discuss examples of how cultural considerations affect art.
 • Group 2: Coloring: Draw symbols that represent different cultures in art.
• Group 3: Role Playing: Act out a scenario where an artist's ethnic background
influences their work.

4.6 Generalization (5 minutes)

• Question 1: How do these factors enrich the arts?
• Question 2: What can we do to respect and celebrate this diversity?
• Question 3: Why is it essential to be conscious of these factors in the arts?

5. Assessment/Evaluation
Instructions: Answer the following questions based
on the lesson. Choose the best answer among the
options provided.
How does culture typically influence art and performance?
• A) Style
• B) Funding
• C) Both
Which socio-economic factor impacts the arts the most?
• A) Wealth
• B) Education
• C) Access to resources
Ethnic backgrounds in art can most likely affect which of the following?
• A) Content
• B) Style
• C) Both
What does respect for different socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds promote in the
arts?
• A) Diversity
• B) Uniformity
• C) Ignorance
Ignoring these considerations in the arts can potentially lead to what?
• A) Harmony
• B) Discrimination
• C) Both
How can socio-economic status limit participation in the arts?
• A) By restricting access to art education
• B) By making art supplies more expensive
• C) Both
Which of the following is a reason we should be conscious of cultural, socio-economic,
and ethnic factors in the arts?
• A) To encourage diversity
• B) To ensure fairness
• C) Both
Can you identify an art form that is heavily influenced by cultural considerations?
• A) Graffiti
• B) Classical music
• C) Folk dance

Answer Key:
1. C) Both
2. C) Access to resources
3. C) Both
4. A) Diversity
5. B) Discrimination
6. C) Both
7. C) Both
8. C) Folk dance

6. Assignment (5 minutes)
• Question 1: Research one artist and identify how their socio-economic
background influenced their art.
• Question 2: How do you think your own cultural and ethnic background could
influence your artistic expression?